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Edited by Sebastian L. Johnston and Stephen T. Holgate. 395 pp., illustrated. Oxford, England, Blackwell Science, 2002. $139.95. ISBN 0-632-05721-1.

The rising tide of asthma in the Western world invites many questions. Why is the incidence of asthma increasing? Does avoidance of allergens help? When should treatment be started, and what are the therapeutic options? Anyone faced with these and related questions will find Asthma: Critical Debates invaluable. This book, a compact review of many topical issues in asthma by internationally renowned experts, is divided into four sections covering epidemiology, pathophysiology, treatment, and delivery of care. The title of each chapter is a commonly asked question. The book addresses not only the causes, pathogenesis, and treatment of asthma but also . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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